Community Engagement Planning
According to data from the Census Bureau’s 2006 American Community Survey (ACS), 30% of King County residents are immigrant or refugees and persons of color, and of that number, 336,000 are foreign born. To ensure that we can effectively engage our customers, LHWMP forges partnerships with other agencies and communities to increase our capacity, to translate information, use interpreters to convey messages, and to promote programs and services.
The following resources are available to assist you in engaging diverse communities. Please contact Michael Davis at 206-615-1376, Mary Rabourn at 206-263-3083 or Marcella Wilson at 206-386-4016 if you have questions or need assistance.
Key Strategies for Engaging Diverse Communities This document provides key considerations for outreach and engagement of all communities – challenges and issues to think about with the goal of promoting internal and external capacity building via inclusive collaborations.
Guidelines for Presenters Use these guidelines when planning presentations for diverse audiences.
Planning Worksheet It does not just happen, take the time and plan for success. Use this planning worksheet to think through whom you are trying to reach, what messages you are trying to convey, and what resources you will need to achieve your goal.
Public Engagement Consultants So you have done your homework but still can use some help. Here is a list of consultants who have experience engaging diverse communities.
Non-profit Community Organization List A comprehensive list of non profits that serve communities throughout King County.
Ethnic Media list A comprehensive list of Ethnic media that serve communities throughout King County.
Translating English Language Documents Almost everything you need to know about translating English language documents for non and limited English speaking residents.
Translation and Interpreter Vendor List A list of translation and interpretation vendor’s.
King County Interpreter List Please note that you need to contact Dave Hickok who will arrange for an interpreter through the Public Health Interpreter Coordinator. Dave will send you a form to fill out requesting the specific language required, appointment location, and time the interpreter is to meet you. Services cost between $20-$25 per hour, on average, payable by the program. Generally, the services are billed after the service is completed.
Demographics The following links have demographic information for King County and City of Seattle populations. Please refer to this information to help with your planning process.
For King County:
- For general maps: www.kingcounty.gov/operations/GIS/Maps/CensusViewer.aspx
- For annual statistical information: your.kingcounty.gov/budget/agr/agr08/index.htm
- For specialty GIS information: www.kingcounty.gov/operations/GIS/Maps.aspx
- Customized GIS maps can be created for your project. Contact the GIS center at giscenter@kingcounty.gov, or visit www.kingcounty.gov/environment/data-and-trends/natural-resource-maps.aspx
Other Resources
Find out more about:
The Environmental Justice Network in Action
Seattle's Neighborhood Service Centers
